Explore Performance Engineer Jobs

Performance engineers help software, applications, and digital systems run quickly, reliably, and efficiently. They identify bottlenecks, test performance under real-world conditions, and work with engineering teams to improve speed, scalability, and resilience. Explore vetted Performance Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Performance Engineer Do?

Performance engineers plan and execute load, stress, and scalability tests; analyze system behavior; and turn findings into practical improvements. Depending on the role, they may focus on application response times, infrastructure capacity, database performance, or end-to-end user experience. They often partner with software developers, site reliability engineers, architects, and product teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with performance testing tools, scripting or programming, distributed systems, and cloud platforms. Knowledge of observability, profiling, networking, databases, and CI/CD can also be valuable. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical findings help engineers prioritize and deliver measurable improvements. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Performance Engineer Career Paths

Performance engineering roles are found across technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries that depend on reliable digital products. Professionals may advance into senior or lead engineering positions, performance architecture, site reliability engineering, or engineering management. Career paths depend on experience, technical specialization, and organizational needs.

Find Performance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Performance Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, required qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangements, then find opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.

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$127K - $175K *

Champion the execution of security and privacy initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to reduce risks and enhance outcomes. Drive strategic planning, maintain clear communication, and prepare ex...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions for tax reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and scalability across all Coinbase products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system design an...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable product operations, enhancing processes and analytics to empower cross-functional teams. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive product initiatives and imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage clients by leading the technical onboarding of a digital banking platform. Collaborate with internal teams to customize features, support data conversion, and ensure timely, high-quality deploy...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $356K *

Transform the future of GPU cloud infrastructure by building production systems, developing automation processes, and integrating cutting-edge technology, while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Elevate the future of autonomous software systems by building and optimizing AI agent evaluation frameworks, enhancing usability, reliability, and performance with a collaborative engineering team ded...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic design role focusing on low voltage systems. Collaborate with trade teams to produce innovative installation documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality while manag...

Escondido, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion automation initiatives to enhance enterprise technology operations, transforming manual workflows into efficient systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize processes and de...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $248K *

Lead the charge in managing the complete ML model lifecycle, ensuring robust deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with data scientists to enhance model performance and opera...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by enhancing our platform's scalability and reliability. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead infrastructure improvements, optimize performance, and ensure security while col...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $187K *

Transform energy efficiency initiatives by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive project execution, mentor talent, and enhance program delivery across multiple states, ensuring impactful cost savi...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $222K *

Advance your career by leading multidiscipline engineering projects, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule compliance while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing client experiences throughout the p...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $100K *

Lead the end-to-end program management for enterprise clients in financial services, driving alignment and execution across cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes and ensure se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with innovative AI-driven automation solutions that enhance IT operations and user experience. Collaborate across teams to minimize manual tasks, improve efficiency, and implement in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $330K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to delivering complex frontend web features, ensuring reliability and performance. Play a key role in shaping user experiences through collaborative development and proact...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$263K - $395K *

Transform the technical landscape by defining and delivering innovative solutions, mentoring engineers, and shaping strategic initiatives to enhance system architecture and performance across the orga...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by bridging business strategy and technical execution. As a key engineer, you'll lead integration projects, mentor talent, and drive innovation acros...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for workforce solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensuring products meet market needs and deliver value to diverse s...

Iowa City, IARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Performance Engineer?question toggle

    A Performance Engineer evaluates and improves the speed, capacity, stability, and efficiency of software and systems. The work often includes performance testing, identifying bottlenecks, analyzing results, and collaborating on fixes.

  • What does a Performance Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Typical responsibilities include designing load and stress tests, monitoring application and infrastructure behavior, investigating slowdowns, profiling code or services, and sharing recommendations with engineering teams. Duties vary by company and specialization.

  • What skills are useful for Performance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills may include performance testing, programming or scripting, systems and distributed architecture, cloud platforms, databases, observability, and data analysis. Employers may also value experience with CI/CD and clear technical communication.

  • Where do Performance Engineers work?question toggle

    Performance Engineers work in industries that rely on digital services, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce. They may focus on applications, platforms, infrastructure, or end-to-end user experience.

  • How can I find Performance Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Performance Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.